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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.94, 13,044.45 and 2,456.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.94, 13,044.45 and 2,456.43 is: 3,684.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.94 : 13,044.45 = 2,456.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.94/13,044.45 = 2,456.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.94x = 13,044.45 × 2,456.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.94x = 32,042,778.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,042,778.31/8,695.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.80

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